Sir James welcomes new HIV testing funds for Southend Hospital to mark World AIDS Day Friday, 1 December, 2023 Sir James Duddridge KCMG, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has welcomed a landmark investment in new HIV testing funds for Southend Hospital. Ahead of World AIDS Day on Friday 1st December, the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt. Hon Victoria Atkins MP, has announced that the government will be rolling out an innovative new HIV testing approach to all areas... Local News
James Duddridge MP meets new boss of Southend’s Rossi Ice Cream 20th July 2021 James met the new boss of Rossi Ice Cream to hear what exciting plans are in store for Southend’s famous brand. The Member of Parliament for Rochford and... Local News
James visits Rochford Post Office Bank Hub 19th July 2021 James has visited a pilot “bank hub” designed to give local people and businesses better access to their cash. The Member of Parliament for Rochford and... Local News
James backs new campaign to tackle bullying 14th July 2021 A new campaign, supported by James Duddridge MP, has been launched to tackle bullying amongst young people. Don't Face It Alone has been set up by The Diana... Local News
Flexible season tickets now on sale 22nd June 2021 New flexible rail tickets are on sale now, matching modern working habits and saving passengers hundreds of pounds. James Duddridge MP is encouraging local... Local News
James meets the team behind Southend's pop-up Jobcentre 21st June 2021 On Friday (21st June), James Duddridge MP visited the pop-up Jobcentre Plus located on Southend High Street. The facility has been set up to help people back... Local News
James continues to make the case for a dog-friendly beach 3rd June 2021 James Duddridge MP has used his bi-monthly column in a local magazine to outline the benefits a dog-friendly beach in Southend would bring. Writing in June's... Local News
James seeks reassurances over future of Southend M&S 1st June 2021 James Duddridge MP has written to the Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer to seek reassurances over the future of M&S in Southend High Street. The Member of... Local News
Read James' interview with Your Essex magazine 24th May 2021 James recently sat down (virtually) with Your Essex magazine to discuss life in and out of politics. You can read the wide-ranging interview in their latest... Local News
New Pet Theft Taskforce launched 12th May 2021 A Government taskforce has been set up to investigate a reported rise in pet thefts since the beginning of lockdown. The move has been welcomed by James... Local News